Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Production company funding and BBC Scotland documentation: FOI release

1. Any government funding agreements, payments, or sponsorships given to TV and movie production companies in the last five years, and a breakdown per year and per payment, I.e what was it for? 2. All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between Angus ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491142
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI release

Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where available. 3. Copies of any action p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Materials on Prison Population Assurance Group: FOI release

“Copies of all sent emails from the relevant C2 and C1 officials responsible for overseeing the governance of the Prison Population Assurance Group, covering the period 21 October 2025 to 28 October 2025 (inclusive)”. For clarity, I have interpreted this request as all outgoing emails from the relevant C2 and C1 offic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491128
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491057
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Documentation which mentions former First Minister Chief of Staff and former Special Adviser: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Liz Lloyd, or is from/to her, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Kev...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500456581
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding Right To Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings,briefings, analysis, about the Right To Addiction Recovery [Scotland] Bill, for the period 1st to 31st May 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490529
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding the Chair of the Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is to/from or mentions [Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission] from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500489407
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the second independence referendum: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about a second independence referendum being held, between October 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490741
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Complaints regarding the Island Resilience Fund: FOI release

Please provide details of all complaints or correspondence received about the Island Resilience Scheme since its launch, including any summaries, analyses, or internal reports relating to the issues raised. If possible, please include the date of each item of correspondence or complaint and the nature of the issue, wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491059
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the return of the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about bringing the winter fuel payment back by St Andrews Day, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491599
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care from members of the public about the NHS: FOI release

I am writing to request the following information under FOI: Any emails received by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care from members of the public about the NHS between 1 September 2025 and 30 September 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490543
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's trip to London for the state visit of the President of the USA: FOI release

"Any documents that relate to John Swinney's visit to London for the state visit of Donald Trump in September. This could include minutes of any meetings held with anyone during this visit, be it Mr Trump, the Prime Minister or the King, or anyone else Mr Swinney met with. Can any documents that refer to this visit sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489628
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Response statement regarding First Minister's tax claim: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government discussion (involving Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, or Press Officers), by email or direct messaging applications, on the response statement from the Scottish Government included in the Daily Mail story titled ‘Swinney attacked over claim most Scots pay less tax than rest...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489716
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

The total cost of the Deputy First Minister’s October 2025 trip to Canada broken down by category of expense – for example, flights, accommodation, and food. A list of the number of people accompanying the Deputy First Minister on the trip, and their titles. A list of people or organisations the Deputy First Minister...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI-202500489711
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Corporate News article regarding New hybrid working policy: FOI release

Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: Corporate News article (published 28th August 2025): New hybrid working policy ALL comments under the article I politely request receipt of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500490000
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation held about 2024/25 Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERs) figures: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about 2024/25 GERS figures, between July 15 2025 and September 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500491457
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Comments on published corporate news article 'One year of Oracle Cloud': FOI release

Corporate News article (published 16th October 2025): One year of using Oracle Cloud ALL comments under the article

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500489952
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Oracle Cloud: FOI release

1. Minutes from Executive Team meetings which reference Oracle Cloud in the past three months 2. All emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft teams messages between Permanent Secretary and Director General Corporate which reference Oracle Cloud in the past three months 3. All emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft team...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490002
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Briefings and correspondence for the First Minister's visit to Zambia and Malawi: FOI release

1. Any briefings provided to the First Minister ahead of the visit. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and Zambian Government Officials regarding the visit. Information should include but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.30 s.32 s.39 s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490069
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the reduction of NHS waiting times: FOI Review

Original request 202500484740 1. Please provide me with a copy of the modelling and/or forecasts carried out by, or provided to, the Scottish Government regarding the commitment to reduce NHS waits of over a year by March 2026. 2. Please also provide me with a copy of any correspondence, including briefings and any a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489178 Review of 202500484740
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's appearance at the October 5th vigil: FOI release

All documentation about John Swinney’s appearance at the Vigil October 7 on October 6, between September 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489169
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of meetings with Shetland Island Council on self-determination: FOI release

The date and time of a meeting between Scottish Ministers and Shetland Islands Council representatives referenced in documents released under FOI request ref. 202100142624; Date and time of any follow up meetings; Any minutes or correspondence relating to such meetings; Any further discussion with Shetland Council on t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489135
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Rural crime in Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence sent or received by Jim Fairlie on the topic of rural crime in Scotland within the last three months. Any correspondence sent or received by Siobhian Brown on the topic of rural crime in Scotland within the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489507
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Communication with Healthcare Improvement Scotland regarding the WRN Scotland report titled "How Safe Are Our Scottish Hospitals?": FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, letters, and other communications), records of meetings, and minutes of meetings between the Scottish Government and Healthcare Improvement Scotland that relate to the recommendations contained in the Women's Rights Network (WRN) Scotland report titled "How Safe Are Our Scottish Ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489380
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation which mentions Professor of Human Geography at the University of Sheffield: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions or is to/from Professor Danny Dorling, from the last month?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500491466
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector